Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF
The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) provides exposure to companies in the consumer staples sector. It tracks the MSCI US Investable Market Consumer Staples 25/50 Index, covering companies that manufacture and distribute essential consumer goods such as food, beverages, household products, and personal care items.
Key Features:
- Defensive Sector: Consumer staples are considered defensive, with stable demand through economic cycles
- Dividend Income: Many consumer staples companies pay consistent dividends
- Low Volatility: Typically less volatile than broad market indices
- Diversified Holdings: Major consumer staples companies like Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, and PepsiCo
Expense Ratio: 0.10%
Number of Holdings | 103
Portfolio Context:
VDC is the closest Vanguard equivalent to the Global Consumer Brands Fund.
This ETF is part of the Vanguard ETF Portfolio vs Equivalent Fidelity Funds comparison, where it serves as the Vanguard equivalent for one or more Fidelity funds.
Top Holdings
| # | Holding | Ticker | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walmart Inc | WMT | 14.46% |
| 2 | Costco Wholesale Corp | COST | 11.81% |
| 3 | Procter & Gamble Co | PG | 8.67% |
| 4 | Coca-Cola Co | KO | 7.89% |
| 5 | PepsiCo Inc | PEP | 4.51% |
| 6 | Philip Morris International Inc | PM | 4.35% |
| 7 | Altria Group Inc | MO | 3.89% |
| 8 | Mondelez International Inc Class A | MDLZ | 2.68% |
| 9 | Colgate-Palmolive Co | CL | 2.37% |
| 10 | Monster Beverage Corp | MNST | 2.23% |
Sector Allocation
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Consumer Defensive | 97.7% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 1.7% |
| Basic Materials | 0.4% |
| Industrials | 0.3% |
| Healthcare | 0.0% |
| Real Estate | 0.0% |
| Technology | 0.0% |
| Communication Services | 0.0% |
| Financial Services | 0.0% |
| Utilities | 0.0% |
| Energy | 0.0% |
Note: This is an informational overview for educational purposes. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consider your investment objectives, risk tolerance, and fees before investing.